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It existed prior to government, and would exist if the formality of government was abolished....
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “It existed prior to government, and would exist if the formality of government was abolished....”
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Beveridge emphasizes the inherent rights of individuals that exist independently of government structures.
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